Page 2 - MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d; Step 1 — Computer Connection; and for loading configuration and driver files into the MLC.; Connect all control modules that will be used in the system.; A B C D; MLC 206 to a control module; Total distance from
MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d 2 Step 1 — Computer Connection The MLC 206 must be connected to a PC in order to configure the controller. The configuration port, shown in the rear panel view below, is used for system control and for loading configuration and driver files into the MLC. 1. Connect a host...
Page 3 - To power the MLC, connect a 12 VDC power supply or an optional; MediaLink Switcher; MLC 206 powered by a MediaLink Switcher; A B; A ground wire must be connected; A B; Step 2 — Software Installation; that appear on the screen.
3 3. To power the MLC, connect a 12 VDC power supply or an optional MediaLink Switcher (MLS) to the MLS/Power port, and connect the power supply or the switcher to a power source. MediaLink Switcher MLC/RS-232 A B MLC 206 powered by a MediaLink Switcher Connecting an MLC 206 to an external power sup...
Page 4 - Step 3 — Setting up projector control; It is strongly recommended that an RS-232 control (; Load Extron Driver; filename
MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d 4 Step 3 — Setting up projector control Device drivers allow the MLC 206 to control projectors and other source devices via RS‑232 or IR. N It is strongly recommended that an RS-232 control ( filename RS1.mll) file for controlling a projector be used whenever possible. To...
Page 5 - Projector; Step 4 — IR learning; If a button has been previously configured, it will have a red (IR) or
5 3 . Configure the buttons. Use the drop‑down box associated with each button to select the command to be issued or function to perform, as shown at right. Each configured button has a green or red dot on it. N If a button has been previously configured, it will have a red (IR) or green (RS-232) do...
Page 6 - OK; MIN; Learn IR to Button
MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d 6 4 . Click on OK to begin the learning process. During IR learning hold the device remote control 4 inches to 14 inches (10 cm to 36 cm) away from and directly in front of the MLC’s IR pickup device. OR Aim the remote control at the MLC’s IR pickup devices, press the rem...
Page 7 - Step 5 — Completing the installation; . Save the configuration by selecting; Relays
7 Step 5 — Completing the installation 1 . Save the configuration by selecting Save CONFIGURATION as.. . , and name it appropriately. 2 . Connect the MLC 206 to the projector for RS‑232 projector control. a . Disconnect the power from the MLC (and the optional MediaLink Switcher, if applicable) and ...
Page 8 - IR; Connect up to a maximum; User Mode; MLC 206 User’s Manual; Color; To the; © 2009 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
MLC 206 Setup Guide, cont’d 8 3 . Install the IR Emitter(s) in the IR port as shown in the following illustration, and attach the head of each IR Emitter to an IR‑controlled device (VCR, DVD player, projector). N Place the IR emitter directly over the IR pickup device of the equipment. MLC-IR emitte...